Man threatens pursuer in Bad Dürrheim with multitool
A man in Bad Dürrheim threatened a pursuer while displaying an unfolded multitool. A police officer was injured during his arrest.
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Knife attacks in Germany on the map
The map of Germany locates published knife attacks, knife threats, and robbery or extortion cases involving a knife. Each point represents one documented case; locations remain limited to an approximate area to protect the people affected.
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- Knife threat
- Robbery/extortion
Attempted knife extortion in Frankfurt am Main
A teenager is alleged to have tried to extort another teenager's phone at knifepoint in Frankfurt am Main. Police arrested him after a scuffle.
- Knife threat
Man allegedly threatened opponent with knife in Friedrichshafen
Following an altercation in Friedrichshafen, a 20-year-old man allegedly threatened an opponent with a knife in Uferpark. Police took him into custody.
- Knife attack
Two suspects arrested after knife attack in Munich
A 26-year-old man was injured by knife wounds during an altercation at the Mathäser shopping arcade. Two suspects were later arrested.
- Knife attack
Man injured during altercation at Berliner Platz
A 28-year-old man suffered cuts to his face during an altercation involving several people at Berliner Platz in Ludwigshafen. The suspected perpetrators fled.
- Knife attack
Two men injured by stabbing in Lüneburg dispute
A 43-year-old man and his 25-year-old son were injured by stabbing during a dispute near a Lüneburg snack bar.
- Knife threat
Man threatens employer with kitchen knife at Türkheim venue
A 46-year-old man allegedly threatened his employer with a kitchen knife at a venue in Türkheim after being dismissed. The employer was not injured.
- Robbery/extortion
Armed suspects rob supermarket in Schwalmtal
Three unidentified suspects robbed supermarket employees in Schwalmtal-Amern, threatening them with, among other things, a machete and taking cash boxes.
- Knife attack
49-year-old man injured in altercation in Waiblingen
A 49-year-old man suffered a non-life-threatening stab wound during an altercation on Bahnhofstraße in Waiblingen. Several suspects then fled in a white SUV.
- Robbery/extortion
19-year-old injured with knife in attempted robbery in Köpenick
Two unknown men allegedly attempted to rob a 19-year-old at a bus stop in Köpenick. After he did not hand over valuables, one of the men injured him with a knife.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured in knife attack in Lentföhrden
Several unidentified people are alleged to have attacked a 49-year-old man in Lentföhrden and injured him with at least one knife. He was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
- Knife threat
Man threatens passenger with knife on commuter train
Following an argument about loud music, a 32-year-old man allegedly threatened a 19-year-old passenger with a knife on a commuter train between Zaisenhausen and Eppingen-West.
- Knife threat
Two men threaten each other with knives in Gelsenkirchen
Two men are alleged to have threatened each other with knives during an argument outside the music theatre in Gelsenkirchen. One of them was located after fleeing.
- Robbery/extortion
Petrol station employee threatened with knife and abducted in Bremen
Two unidentified men allegedly threatened a petrol station employee in Bremen with a knife, forced her into a car and took her back to the station. They stole cash and cigarettes there.
- Knife threat
Minor threatens 18-year-old with knife in Limburg
Following a dispute in Limburg, a minor allegedly hit an 18-year-old and threatened him with a knife. The 18-year-old sustained minor injuries.
- Knife threat
Man threatens opponents with knife at Luisenplatz
During a dispute at the Luisenplatz stop in Wiesbaden, an unidentified man allegedly drew a knife and threatened other people involved. He fled, and police are investigating.
- Knife threat
E-scooter rider threatens driver with knife in Rostock
Following a collision in Rostock, an 18-year-old e-scooter rider allegedly threatened a 20-year-old car driver with a knife. Police located the suspect shortly afterwards on a local bus.
- Robbery/extortion
Man extorted and injured with knife threat in Bad Homburg
Three masked people allegedly forced a man in Bad Homburg to hand over cash by displaying a knife and pepper spray. He was then attacked with pepper spray and punched.
- Knife attack
Teenager injured in knife attack in Friedrichshafen
In Friedrichshafen, a teenager is alleged to have injured another teenager in the face with a knife following an argument. Police are investigating on suspicion of attempted manslaughter and are seeking the suspect, who fled.
- Robbery/extortion
Armed robbery at petrol station in Aurich
Two unidentified men threatened a petrol station employee in Aurich with a stabbing weapon and stole cash. The employee was unhurt.